Police investigate fuel theft from Midland Highway roadworks site
Police are investigating the theft of approximately 600 litres of diesel fuel from four heavy machines at the Hazell Bros roadworks site office on the Midland Highway at St Peter’s Pass / Antill Ponds, just north of Oatlands. Police believe the fuel was stolen between 4pm Friday 24 August and 6am this morning (Monday 27…
$1million Ice seizure at Hobart Airport
During ongoing searches, linked to sound intelligence, members of the Tasmania Police Drug Dog Handling Unit yesterday arrested a man at the Hobart International Airport with a trafficable quantity of crystal methamphetamine (Ice). A 31-year-old man from Gagebrook in Tasmania, was found to have 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine concealed in his underpants. The street…
Police investigation ongoing into murder of Jake Anderson-Brettner
The police investigation is ongoing in relation to the murder of 24-year-old Launceston man Jake Anderson-Brettner. “Police continue to investigate the murder of Jake Anderson-Brettner and search for his remains,” said Detective Acting Inspector Craig Fox. “The circumstances of Jake’s death are traumatic and police will continue to conduct extensive searches to provide closure to…
Charges – Methamphetamine and Cocaine seizure at Hobart Airport
During routine searches conducted yesterday, by members of the Tasmania Police Drug Dog Handling Unit, two men were apprehended at the Hobart International Airport with trafficable quantities of both methamphetamine and cocaine. A 36 year old man from Redan in Victoria was found to have 260 grams of methamphetamine and 134 grams of cocaine secreted…
Police investigate deliberately lit house fire in Rocherlea
Police are investigating a deliberately lit hour fire on Cupania Street in Rocherlea around midnight last night. Multiple crews from Tasmania Fire Service quickly extinguished the fire however the house sustained moderate damage estimated at $15,000. The house was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported. Anyone with information in relation to the…
Blue vehicle vital clue in Bridgewater shooting investigation
A blue Holden Commodore remains a vital clue in relation to the ongoing Bridgewater shooting investigation. “Detectives would remind people of the blue Holden Commodore, registration DQ8428, that is a key piece of the puzzle. The vehicle was later recovered burnt out but this vehicle is distinctive and may have been captured by…
Man charged over Glenorchy evade incident
A 23 year old Glenorchy man was charged last night following the incident reported on Tuesday involving a silver Mazda 323 hatch that evaded police in Box Hill Road, Claremont. Following information received and a coordinated response from several police units yesterday afternoon, the man was arrested in Moonah without incident. He was in…
Police continue to investigate Bridgewater shooting
Detectives are continuing to investigate a brutal targeted attack in Albion Road, Bridgewater, on Sunday night where a 24 year old man was shot in the stomach. “The person or people responsible have not yet been found,” Detective Inspector Craig Joel said today. Today police divers searched the Jordan River near Gagebrook looking…
Two charged in relation to murder of Launceston man Jake Anderson-Brettner
Police have this afternoon charged a 26-year-old Riverside man with Murder and a 25-year-old Riverside woman with Accessory After The Fact Of Murder, in relation to the death of Launceston man Jake Anderson-Brettner. They were both detained in custody to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court tomorrow from 11.30am. “Charging two people in relation to…
Bridgewater shooting incident update
Investigations are progressing into a shooting in Albion Road Bridgewater on Sunday. The victim remains in an induced coma and his condition is reported to be stable. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.